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NACS Foundation Installs New Board Members

Jennifer Libertowski • March 19, 2015

The NACS Foundation announced the installation of its new president, president-elect, and two new directors to the 2015-2016 board during CAMEX 2015, the National Association of College Stores’ (NACS) annual convention and trade show.

The NACS Foundation provides critical industry data through funding of relevant research projects, funds the development and attendance at industry-specific educational programs and sponsors think tanks, symposia, and forums to bring industry partners together to address critical industry challenges. Additionally, the Foundation recognizes industry excellence through the Collegiate Retailer of the Year Award and the Innovation Achievement Award.
  • Melanie Sparks, CCR, executive director, institutional support services, University of New Mexico Bookstore, Albuquerque, N.M., was installed as president of the NACS Foundation. She succeeds Lisa Gallivan-Reed , vice president of sales, OneCoast Collegiate Team, Stuart, Fla., who becomes immediate past president.
  • Tom Hoffa , vice president and director bookseller relations, Pearson Higher Education, Chanhassen, Minn., was installed at president-elect.
  • Newly installed directors are Paul A. Wright, CCR , assistant manager, Northern Michigan University Bookstore, Marquette, Mich.; and Julie Banks, CCR , university retail operations manager, University of Dayton Bookstore, Dayton, Ohio.
Directors remaining on the NACS Foundation board are Steve Arnold , director of business development, Herff Jones, Indianapolis, Ind.; Deanna Casterton , director, Luther Book Shop, Decorah, Iowa; Sonda Ropp Reinartz , territory manager, Follett, Westchester, Ill.; and Chad M. Schreier, CCR, director, Jackets and Company, Montana State University, Billings, Mont.
EDITOR’S NOTE: CCR, Certified Collegiate Retailer, is an earned professional designation awarded by NACS.

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